TWO men have appeared in court charged with the murder of a man whose body was found in a brook in Cheshire.

Malcolm Crompton, 39, from Warrington, was discovered in Sankey Valley Park by passersby.

Steven Wood, 24, of no fixed abode, and Philip Hubbersty, 30, from Warrington, appeared at Warrington Magistrates where they were remanded in custody until June 11 when they will appear at Warrington Crown Court.